When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, its a good core workout. If youre sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More

Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More

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You may measure your true 415 cred by the amount of times you've strolled into the diner that "never close[s]" (as the sign says), sidled up to the bar, ordered a drink, and received a shot of ouzo on the house — without blinking, looking sideways, or feeling the need to keep an open line to flee for the exit.

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Radio days had already begun to wane by the '50s and '60s, but in some pockets of the country, loyal listeners continued to tune in even after TV mania had started its sweep. In Echoes & Postcards, a theater piece structured like a vintage radio variety show, Tennessean theater ensemble the Road Company pays tribute to the country music of that era and its influence on the denizens of a small southern Appalachian town. Echoes is a musical collage of scenes, skits, comedy, monologues, and stories woven together with adaptations of melancholy country standards like "The Tennessee Waltz," "Your Cheatin' Heart," and "Love in Vain," as well as original songs written by ensemble members the Brother Boys. The 24-year-old company, which hails from East Johnson, Tenn., and has dedicated itself to creating theater about people, places, and concerns from home, draws on its collective experience to create a parade of characters, from Southern belles to philosophical country store proprietors, evoking a time that exists only in memory now. The show opens Wednesday at 8 p.m. (and runs through May 3) at A Traveling Jewish Theater, 2800 Mariposa (at Florida), S.F. Admission is $18; call 399-1809.

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"